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Preamble

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes in 2025-26.

Brighton have made a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.

Star performers include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.